witted

[ wit-id ]

adjective

1. having wit or wits wit (usually used in combination):

   quick-witted; slow-witted; dull-witted.

-witted

adjective

1. in combination having wits or intelligence as specified

   dim-witted

   slow-witted

Other Words From

• witted·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of witted¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; wit ¹, -ed ³

Example Sentences

But Dasch and some of the other saboteurs thought Heinck was "slow witted."

From Literature

He has had two coronary bypass surgeries but remains robust and sharp witted.

From Seattle Times

I would have hoped that under such circumstances, I'd be noble and brave and quick witted.

From Salon

Mahathir has had two coronary bypass surgeries but was still robust and sharp witted.

From Seattle Times

Mahathir has had two coronary bypass surgeries but was still robust and sharp witted.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• shifty
• slippery
• smooth
• subtle
• treacherous